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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Finance in Israel

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Cost Per Lead for Finance in Israel

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Finance in Israel shows cost per lead well above market: the series averages 192.2 versus the global baseline’s 36.9 over the same months—about 5.2x higher.
  • Volatility is high: average month‑over‑month swing is ~62% in the selected data, compared to ~9.5% globally.
  • Seasonal lift appears in Q4 (peaking in November), followed by a dip in December–January; a sharp surge in late Q2 2025 culminates in a June spike before a July correction.
  • From the first to last observed month, Israel Finance rises +204% (Sep 2024 → Jul 2025), versus +17.6% for the baseline.

Overview and context

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Finance and target country Israel compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Finance in Israel: cost per lead trends

  • Coverage: Sep 2024 to Jul 2025 (no reading in Feb 2025).
  • Average: 192.2. Median level is materially higher than typical global costs throughout the period.
  • High and low:
  • High: 666.2 in Jun 2025.
  • Low: 67.0 in Sep 2024.
  • Range: 599.2 from low to high.
  • First-to-last change: +204% (67.0 in Sep 2024 to 203.4 in Jul 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month‑to‑month change of ~62%.
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 lift: Sep → Nov climbs from 67.0 to 152.5 (+128% over two months), then eases to 108.6 in Dec and 75.7 in Jan.
  • Spring re‑acceleration: Jan → Apr rises to 124.0.
  • Late Q2 spike: May 316.1 to June 666.2 (+111% MoM), followed by a sharp July pullback to 203.4 (−69% MoM).

Global baseline comparison (same months)

  • Average: 36.9.
  • High and low:
  • High: 41.6 in Nov 2024.
  • Low: 31.1 in Oct 2024.
  • First-to-last change: +17.6% (Sep 2024 → Jul 2025).
  • Volatility: ~9.5% average absolute MoM change, indicating a relatively stable global trend.

Relative positioning

  • Consistently above market: Israel Finance is higher than the global baseline every month, from about 2.0x in Sep 2024 to 17.4x in Jun 2025; July remains 5.3x above.
  • Seasonal alignment: Both series show higher costs into November, consistent with typical Q4 holiday pressure. The selected data then cools in December–January before an outsized surge in late Q2 that is not mirrored in the global trend.
  • Overall: the selected series is above average and substantially more volatile than the baseline, with pronounced spikes in May–June 2025.

What this means for benchmarking

  • Israel Finance advertisers operated in an above‑market cost environment throughout the period, with a strong Q4 bump, a soft start to the year, and an exceptional late‑Q2 spike.
  • Compared with the global baseline, levels are elevated (5.2x on average) and movements are larger and more abrupt.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in Finance and Israel helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Finance industry, Facebook ad costs can be typically higher due to high competition and valuable conversions. For campaigns targeting Israel, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Israel Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Apr 13–19Passover
May 1Independence Day
Jun 2Shavuot
Sep 23–24Rosh Hashanah
Oct 2Yom Kippur
Oct 7–14Sukkot

Key Shopping Season

Passover (April), Sukkot and Fall holidays (Sept–Oct), Hanukkah (December)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Passover as consumers prepare homes and plan meals. Fall holiday cluster may see media consumption fluctuate—consumers often offline during holidays, but prior week advertising demand may peak. Yom HaAtzmaut might spark tourism and leisure engagement. Hanukkah could drive e‑commerce CPMs for toys and electronics.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.